In response to his passing, the government acted swiftly. In addition to declaring national mourning and ordering flags at half-mast, President Tinubu tasked Vice President Shettima with bringing Buhari’s body back from London.
Meanwhile, in Katsina, Governor Dikko Radda leads the funeral proceedings. President Bola Tinubu has announced a week of national mourning, ordered flags to fly at half-mast, and sent Vice President Kashim Shettima to London to oversee the return of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s body.
Buhari to Be Buried in Daura
Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s president, will be buried today in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State. He died at the age of 82 on Sunday, 13 July, in a London clinic after a prolonged illness. Consequently, authorities are repatriating his remains for burial.
His passing marks the end of an era, from his role as a military ruler in the 1980s to his landmark electoral victory over an incumbent president in 2015. Moreover, his death signals a moment of reflection on Nigeria’s political evolution over the past decades.
Public Holiday Declared for Funeral
The federal government has declared today a public holiday. Buhari’s burial will follow Islamic rites in Daura and should draw a range of dignitaries, including current and former presidents, traditional leaders, and members of Nigerian society, who will come to pay tribute to a widely admired leader.
Legacy: Acclaim and Criticism
Buhari earned recognition for his anti-corruption crusade and modest lifestyle. However, his administration also faced criticism for slow economic growth, insecurity, human rights concerns, and controversial measures such as the 2020 #EndSARS crackdown and the temporary Twitter ban.
Government Responds to Death
Meanwhile, PREMIUM TIMES will provide live updates from Daura throughout the day.
Repatriation and Burial Timing
Spokesperson Garba Shehu reported that the plane carrying Buhari’s body departed London at approximately 7:48 a.m.
“The body left London at 7:48 a.m. and should arrive after about seven hours. Workers are preparing the grave,” Shehu told journalists in Daura. As a result, the burial ceremony, originally scheduled for 2 p.m., will likely begin around 3 p.m.
TVC News and NTA are providing live updates on the burial of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari.
TVC News is sharing real-time photos and videos from the funeral proceedings on its official X handle, @tvcnewsng.
Similarly, the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) is also covering the ceremony on its handle, @NTANewsNow. Videos include the arrival of guests and key happenings in Daura, Katsina State, where the burial is taking place.
You can follow both platforms for continuous live coverage, photos, and videos as events unfold.
